Nutrients
Food Groups – Carbohydrates Protein Fats Vitamins Minerals Fibre Water
Carbohydrates – Energy
Protein - Growth and repair
Fats and oils - Mostly energy
Vitamins - to stay healthy
Minerals – to stay healthy Calcium – healthy bones and teeth Iron – healthy blood
Fibre - To help food move through digestive system
Water – to prevent dehydration
Protein Fats and Oils (sugar and starch) Minerals and vitamins Fibre Carbohydrates (sugar and starch) Minerals and vitamins Fibre Use in body:
Reading labels If you ate a wagon wheel how much energy would you get? Would you get more fat or carbohydrate?
A healthy diet Think of the three meals you have in a day time. Write down what you might eat for breakfast, lunch and evening meal. You need to get a mix of Protein Carbohydrates (sugar and starch) Fats and oils Minerals and vitamins Fibre